23 February 2012 Last updated at 00:12 ET

Man bailed over boy's dog attackBoy's injuries after dog attack

A man appears in court in connection with an attack by a dog on a seven-year-old boy on an Essex beach.

Tents in St Mary the Virgin church in PrittlewellChurchyard protesters told to go

Church leaders tell protesters camping in an Essex churchyard to leave.

Betty Yates and the Reverend John SuddardsMan due in court over two murders

A 47-year-old man is due in court charged with the murders of a retired teacher and a vicar.

Deborah McGurran Article written by Deborah McGurran Deborah McGurran Political editor, East of England

'Fair fares' for rural areas

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Norfolk MPs present a petition to Downing Street calling for 'fair fares' for rural areas.

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